Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi honored the Indian Army contingents and Military & Pipe Bands for their exemplary performances during the Republic Day 2025 Parade and the Beating Retreat Ceremony.
The Best Marching Contingent Award was claimed by the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles, while the Jat Regiment secured the Runners-up position.
For the Best Military Band, the prestigious award went to the Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre, with the 14 Gorkha Training Centre emerging as the Runners-up.
In the Best Pipe Band category, the Madras Regimental Centre took the top honor, followed by the Sikh Regimental Centre, which secured the Runners-up position.
During the felicitation ceremony, COAS General Upendra Dwivedi interacted with the troops, commending them for their dedication, precision, and commitment to excellence. He urged all participants to continue striving for the highest standards of professionalism and discipline in future ceremonial events.
